Gold wins DFRC all-star game as Blue's comeback attempt falls short

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Gold wins DFRC all-star game as Blue's comeback attempt falls short
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The Gold team defeated the Blue team 16-14 in the DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game on June 18 at Delaware Stadium. Gold's victory was secured by an interception from Khalid Burton, preventing Blue from converting a game-tying 2-point attempt late in the game. Gold took the lead with a touchdown from Kahmaj Kearney and later extended it with a pass from MVP Derian Cunningham to Jayden Minor. The game featured a series of momentum shifts, with Blue answering back through Dante Brooks' 79-yard kickoff return touchdown. This win ended Blue's four-game winning streak in the series, which Blue still leads 36-31 with three ties.

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  • Gold team scores first with an 80-yard drive ending in Kearney's touchdown.
  • Blue's Brooks responds quickly with a 79-yard touchdown on the kickoff.
  • Cunningham named MVP for his performance, including two touchdown contributions.
  • Burton's late interception secures Gold's victory and halts Blue's winning streak.
  • The all-time series remains in favor of Blue, 36-31.
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Middletown QB Cunningham named MVP as 16-14 Gold win decided on 2-point conversion interception by Laurel's Burton

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